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Come in and sit for a spell as we make deals with darkness. Dive into stories of eldritch creatures and the occult! The Rainbow Crate team is pleased to reveal that our November 2026 theme is… 🔪 HEX LIBRIS 🦴 🧵 Read on to learn more!

🌈 November Renewal Reminder & Shop Updates! Renewal day is November 1st, 2026 and all subscribers will be charged! There’s about 7 days left to skip your November renewal if you would like to. 🧵 📷: Thank you @/BookShelvesAndTeaLeaves on IG for the photo of the August box!

Our October Beneath the Waves boxes shipped out on Thursday! Tracking should update by next Thursday, October 29th at the latest. Please log into your account and check your orders to see if tracking is there.

If it is not there, you can email customer support at support@rainbowcratebookbox.com for additional help. New additions to the shop: - Beneath the Waves full box - The Great Tree of Iris by Jess Skultety - Our Rogue Fates by Sarah Glenn Marsh

This renewal is for our November Hex Libris box which includes Direct Descendant by Tanya Huff and First Oaths by C.J. Tuma & Quin Cameron! If you’d like to skip for any reason you can do so from your account.

If this does not work, please email support@rainbowcratebookbox.com to skip. Please submit any skip requests via email by the end of the day on October 28th.

Last day to add books!

Rainbow Crate@rainbowcrate.bsky.social

🌈 Do you or someone you know have an Nov queer book release? Indie or Trad books! Add it by Oct 23rd! (No AI books or covers) Include: -title & author (& series name) -release date -Cover image/link -Cover artist/designer 📷 We will be adding these to our new release list!

🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our official artist reveal for our exclusive set of the Game Changers books in collaboration with Rachel Reid and Harlequin Books. 🧵 Artists: Dust Jacket & Edges: @stephen-mcdermott.com Hardcase: @jgiampietro.bsky.social Endpapers: @muepin.art

Signed sets will be limited to ONE per customer, duplicate signed orders will be canceled. Customers can order as many unsigned sets as they would like, but only one per processed order. After early access ends, the open preorder period will begin.

Once signed sets sell out, unsigned sets will be available for preorder. All orders placed during our preorder period will be guaranteed.

The first 1000 copies of Game Changer will be signed by the author. Early access to the signed edition will be available to anyone who meets the following requirements:

1. Orders either the November 2026 Rainbow Crate or R.A.D. through a subscription. AND 2. Has received at least 2 other Rainbow Crate or R.A.D. boxes through a subscription in 2026.

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Since I enjoy exploring various flavors of romance and intimacy in my artwork, collaborating with romance authors has been a dream come true. When I’m not drawing, you will find me playing videogames with my partner, cuddling my dog, or spending time in nature.

Hardcase by @jgiampietro.bsky.social From the Artist: Joseph Giampietro is a New York–based visual artist working in pencil and digital painting. His work focuses on comic book and pop culture–inspired pin-ups and figure drawing.

Alongside his personal practice, he co-runs an LGBT+ figure drawing group, fostering a space for community, study, and creative expression.

Dust Jacket & Edges by @stephen-mcdermott.com From the Artist: Hi, I’m Stephen, I am a Canadian Illustrator & Designer. My illustrative speciality is focusing on burly male pinups or M/M focused pieces.

I also design and make wearable products mostly featuring the same subjects. My illustrations are often inspired by comics, horror, video games, D&D, popular media and 2000’s nostalgia.

This set includes special editions of the first four books in the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid. Books 5, 6, and 7 will be coming in summer 2027! Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal

The set will be priced at $159.99 USD, plus shipping and handling. The background to this graphic might be a little sneak peek at some of the art reveals to come 👀

We are getting ready to reveal some of our art very soon - some of the art will be revealed next week! The rest of the art will be revealed in November, specific dates to be determined. The art for our set will be a mix of SFW and NSFW art.

Our OPEN preorder is still planned for late November. As soon as we have final approval, we will announce official preorder dates and begin contacting people who have qualified for early access to the hand signed version of Game Changer.

🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! BIG NEWS: Our October Beneath the Waves books arrived at our packing center! We expect these boxes to begin shipping out either Thursday or Friday of this week! 🧵

If you do not send your address update by October 20th, we cannot guarantee it will be able to be updated before the box ships. Once the shipping label is printed we will be unable to change the address, due to the large amount of orders.

If your box needs to be reshipped because you did not get your address updated on time, you will be responsible for any reshipping fees.

🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! BIG NEWS: Our October Beneath the Waves books arrived at our packing center! We expect these boxes to begin shipping out either Thursday or Friday of this week! 🧵

Please log in to your account and check the address on your October crate purchase or renewal. You can edit your address on the order through your Rainbow Crate account.

If you need additional help, please email us at support@rainbowcratebookbox.com with your order number and updated address. ALL address update requests must be in by the end of day Tuesday, October 20th.

Alternatively, you can fill out our form here: forms.gle/7Kwfqhtv5g1f...

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🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our artist reveal for the November Hex Libris box! Next up are the artists for book 2: First Oaths by C.J. Tuma @cjtuma.bsky.social & Quinn Cameron @cquinnwrite.bsky.social 🧵

My favorite work to do is anywhere I get to create art for queer stories and queer characters. In what free time I have, I spend my time making my way through my many open ao3 tabs and a long TBR list, playing video games and TTRPGs, or spending time with my partner and our two black cats.

🌈 Subscription spots are closed until the end of the month. On November 1st, subscription and one time boxes will be available for purchase starting with the November box, use RAINBOW10 to save.

This obsession for medieval stories comes from the ttrpgs I play and create with my friends in my spare time! My favorite thing in art is to hide small symbolic details in my backgrounds to give hints about the stories I'm drawing for.

Endpaper (same front & back) by @noxarcanaart.bsky.social From the Artist: I’m Kleo (she/her), owner of Nox Arcana Art! I’m a bisexual freelance illustrator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My work involves exhibiting at conventions, running my online shop, and taking commissions.

Capturing warm and intimate scenes is where I feel at home, fueling my imagination on a daily basis. In my free time I like to play games with friends, cuddle my cats and do plant-care.

Hardcase by @luposlipaphobya.bsky.social From the Artist: I'm Lupo, a queer artist and graphic designer, mostly known for my undying love for chivalry, romantic tales and devils of all kinds.

Hello Rainbow Readers! For the first time in a long time, we are doing a rep search! We will be accepting rep applications starting now through Wednesday, October 28th. Rep positions are open internationally anywhere we can ship to. 🧵

- In your caption, please include: name, pronouns, country of residence, your favorite queer book(s), and why you’d like to be considered as a rep.

If selected, reps will receive the monthly Rainbow Crate, quarterly Rainbow After Dark or both boxes. Customs or fees incurred will be the responsibility of the rep. We look forward to seeing everyone’s applications!

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After you have made the post you MUST submit a link to your post in the application form linked in our bio. If you do not submit the form, your submission will not be considered. form.jotform.com/rainbowcrate...

Rules: - We do not accept AI submissions - Any size accounts are welcome to apply - You must fill out the application form linked in our bio. If you do not submit the form, your submission will not be considered.

Collage entries will NOT be accepted, we are looking for full size images showcasing your photography style.

🌈 How to enter using videos: Make a video post on the social media platform of your choice with a 30 second to 2 minute video (preferably showcasing Rainbow Crate or R.A.D. books) and tag our social media page. Videos can include book features, stacks or voice overs.

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